Dennis Sawyer Movies

A look at the relationships among the Fogo Island merchants and fishermen, and at the demoralizing effects welfare has on them.

The Mercer family discusses the pressures that force the young people to leave Fogo Island and their families.

By using film as a means of communication, the people of Fogo Island, Newfoundland, voice some of their daily concerns. In this film, some of the...

A discussion of the problems and efficacy of a fishermen's cooperative.

By using film as a means of communication, the people of Fogo Island, Newfoundland, voice some of their daily concerns and thoughts about the future....

A record of the founding meeting of the Fogo Island Ship Building and Producer Co-operative.

By using film as a means of communication, the people of Fogo Island, Newfoundland, voice some of their daily concerns. This film discusses...

In this short film, we witness two Fogo Island festivities: a Roman Catholic wedding in Joe Batts Arm South and a party with music and dancing in Joe...

This short film was created by a group of Indigenous filmmakers at the NFB in 1972 and is essentially a song by Willie Dunn sung by Bob Charlie and...

This short animated film is about Wop May, one of Canada's leading bush pilots in the 1920s.

Filmed on the great Mackenzie River, this short fiction film recreates the amazing voyage of the man who gave his name to it. Following the path...

A discussion about the effects of welfare on Fogo Island residents.

By using film as a means of communication, the people of Fogo Island, Newfoundland, voice some of their concerns. This film discusses efforts to...

A discussion about Fogo Island fishing, with some criticisms of the longliners.

This short film presents a discussion about the role of merchants on Fogo Island, and of the feasibility of cooperatives.

A compilation of satirical anti-smoking clips.

A rollicking Newfoundland party on Fogo Island.

The magic island of Fogo, seen from the eyes of the kids and the reason why its inhabitants will never leave it.

Individuals who have moved away from Fogo Island express their opinions on the life and problems of the Island.

The Fogo Island Improvement Committee discusses the building of a speaking platform for the anticipated visit of the Newfoundland premier.